Exposure to iodine may cause some of the following in hypersensitive people: 1  rash (contact dermatitis) 2  hives (when ingested)  anaphylaxis, or a severe life-threatening allergic reaction (very rarely)
Use heat to sooth the earache. Heat can bring quick pain relief. Apply a warm compress over the painful ear. You can make a warm compress from a washcloth dipped in hot water and wrung out, or from a hot water bottle or heat pack purchased at a pharmacy. Do not make it hot enough to scald the skin.
The following natural options work remarkably well in treating acute ear infections: 1  Make garlic ear drops. 2  Ear drops that include extracts of garlic may help reduce the pain of middle-ear infections in children. 3  You can make your own at home by crushing a clove of FRESH raw garlic and dissolving it in some olive oil.